Category Archives: Editing
The Emotional Road to RPG Editing
Note: This post is Part One of…two? Maybe three? I’ll figure that out later. Several people have asked recently about how I became an RPG editor (and, I believe, asked implicitly how they can get into the field). Since there’s … Continue reading
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The Editor Becomes the Writer
This week, my writing energy went into an article I’m submitting for Broad Universe’s fall issue of the Broadsheet. I’ve never been hired to write something before. I guess I officially can no longer claim that I’m not a writer. … Continue reading
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Great Editing Is a Conversation
I know—I’m one of the luckiest people on the planet because I get to freelance in the RPG industry as my full time job. And it’s awesome. But, like any job, sometimes it’s frustrating and uninspiring. Occasionally, you really do … Continue reading
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Story Geek
I’m a pretty classic geek in a lot of ways. For goodness’ sake, my day job is editing roleplaying game books! My husband writes for roleplaying games and is usually GMing and/or planning a game. I have a small collection … Continue reading
How to Get the Most out of Working with an Editor
So, you’ve decided to knuckle to the pressure and hire an editor. Or you’re freelancing for a company that hires an editor. What can you do to get the most from that editor? I could make all kinds of generalizations … Continue reading
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Best GenCon Ever
Wandering around the con, I heard a lot of people saying “Best GenCon ever.” I assume they say that every year, although I’ve never really noticed. It stood out to me this year, though, because for me it’s totally true. … Continue reading
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Yes, I’d Love Some Cheese With My Whine
Caveat 1 – I’m about to get pretty whiny. Caveat 2 – I have never ever felt undervalued or unappreciated by the people I’ve worked with. This isn’t about respect and recognition during projects–just after, as you learn what other … Continue reading
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